Multimodal & Intermodal Transport · Service enquiries
Sea–Rail–Road Transport
Sea–rail–road transport combines maritime carriage, an inland rail leg and road collection or delivery. Zenith Eclipse compares the complete route, including port release, train connections and final-mile access. The same container may continue across the modes, or the proposal may include a clearly specified cargo transfer.
Scope and responsibilities
Service scope and requirements
A vessel booking does not secure inland rail space. Every connection and equipment handoff needs confirmation within the quoted movement.
| Scope item | Requirement or agreed coverage |
|---|---|
| Route sequence | Origin, ports, rail terminals and final delivery point |
| Loading unit | Container continuity or identified transload locations and handling scope |
| Equipment rights | Acceptance of container ownership, inland use and empty return |
| Connection plan | Vessel discharge, customs release and onward train cutoff |
| Cargo eligibility | Mass, dimensions and special conditions accepted on each leg |
| Customs interfaces | Port clearance or transit procedure and inland release responsibilities |
| Cost boundaries | Port handling, rail lifts, storage, drayage and equipment charges |
| Delivery closure | Truck appointment, unloading and return confirmation |
Best-fit requirements
When to use this service
Suitable for inland import or export flows where a compatible port–rail link can serve the delivery location. The comparison should include transfer charges and connection exposure alongside the ocean and rail linehaul rates.
Execution and deliverables
How the work is coordinated
Match cargo readiness and vessel routing to an accepted inland connection. Assign responsibility for moving shipment data and release instructions between the ocean carrier, terminal, railway and road operator. An unchanged container can support intermodal movement; unpacking and rebuilding the cargo changes that handling model. Contract and liability arrangements are stated separately. Delayed discharge or release requires a reviewed onward plan and an updated cost and timing estimate.
Prepare your enquiry
Provide origin and destination, cargo profile, container type and count, ready date and target arrival. State nominated ports if any, customs responsibilities, acceptable transfer handling and whether the equipment can travel inland under the intended booking.
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Operating reference: IMO/ILO/UNECE: CTU handling across sea and land transport.